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1 Costa Rica March 24, 2016 - April 1, 2016

2 About Me Married with two adult children and one grand child Spanish and English instructor at Columbia for twenty-four years. Six weeks Intensive Spanish in Cuernavaca Mexico I chose this tour based upon the interest expressed by the Spanish students to visit a beautiful, safe and fun country. Insert Photo of Yourself the experience is everything

3 The Experience is Everything Educational travel is a vital part of a complete education. It expands views, promotes understanding, and provides first-hand experiences of classroom lessons. The majority of individuals that participated in youth travel directly credit their travel experiences as positively impacting their education and career. the experience is everything Why Should You Travel?

4 Highlights of What We’ll See Manuel Antonio National Park Hot Springs Poás Volcano Coastal Puntarenas

5 Tour Itinerary the experience is everything Day 1 Hola San José › Meet your Tour Director and check into hotel Day 2 San José--Arenal › Travel to Arenal via Poás Volcano › Poás Volcano › Parque Francisco Alvarado visit Day 3 Arenal Landmarks › Kayaking tour on Lake Arenal › Hot Springs visit Day 4 Arenal—Monteverde › Travel to Monteverde › Local School visit › Canopy Tour

6 Tour Itinerary Day 5 Monteverde Landmarks › Santa Elena Biological Reserve › Plant your own tree › Horseback ride Day 6 Monteverde--Coastal Puntarenas › Travel to Coastal Puntarenas › Free time at the beach Day 7 Manuel Antonio Excursion › Manuel Antonio National Park guided visit Day 8 Coastal Puntarenas--San José › Travel to San José via Sarchí › Visit Craft Village of Sarchí › Optional Folklore evening ($35) Day 9 End Tour the experience is everything

7 Round-trip airfare On-Tour Tipping Overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily Full-time services of a professional Tour Director Guided sightseeing and city walks as per itinerary Visits to select attractions as per itinerary Canopy Tour Lake Arenal kayaking tour Horseback ride Tour Diary™ the experience is everything What’s Included? Additional Costs to Consider: *Passports & Visas (if applicable) *Snacks, Beverages *Souvenirs *Free time activities *Shore excursions (on cruise tours only) *the cost of these items are not included in the total price Additional Costs to Consider: *Passports & Visas (if applicable) *Snacks, Beverages *Souvenirs *Free time activities *Shore excursions (on cruise tours only) *the cost of these items are not included in the total price

8 Travel Protection 4 out of 5 Explorica travelers protect their tours with the travel protection plan. Travel Protection Plan $12 per day (up to a maximum of $180). Must be purchased by your last payment. Travel Protection Plan Plus $18 per day (up to a maximum of $270). Must be purchased within 14 days of enrollment. 800-888-7292 Questions: Call Tripmate 800-888-7292 Plan # F433E To learn more about cancel for any reason and other benefits, go online: http://www.explorica.com/Resources/Travel-Protection-Plan.aspxhttp://www.explorica.com/Resources/Travel-Protection-Plan.aspx the experience is everything Travel With Confidence

9 Explorica’s Travel Protection Plan covers you for: A traveler’s injury, sickness, or death of a family member. Loss of passport or visas. Flight cancellations due to strike or bad weather. Loss of luggage and personal effects. Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption due to covered reasons such as a covered sickness, illness, injury or death. Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption due to defined Terrorist Acts. Explorica’s Travel Protection Plan Plus covers you for: Same benefits as standard plan PLUS Cancel for Any Reason Waiver Benefit. With the Cancel for Any Reason Waiver Benefit, if you cancel your trip by 30 days prior to your departure for any reason not otherwise covered by this policy, TripMate will reimburse you for 75% of the non-refundable cancellation fees which apply to your trip. Please see Terms & Conditions for complete information regarding Travel Protection Plans. the experience is everything Travel Protection Details

10 See detailed pricing at: http://www.explorica.com/Moran-613 http://www.explorica.com/Moran-613 Total Student Cost: $2,110*  Adults (23+) add $410 Pricing Details *Have you traveled with Explorica before? Then take an additional $100 off the tour cost! the experience is everything *To receive this discounted price, participants must sign up by February 28 th, 2015, and use the voucher code 2016EarlyBird at time of enrollment.

11 Automatic Monthly Payment Plans $99 Deposit (and optional travel protection) paid upon registration Billed automatically to your credit card or checking account Auto-withdrawals on either the 5 th or 20 th of the month Balance divided into equal monthly payments until See the Tour Center for the current monthly payment amount. Manual Payment Plan – 4 step $99 Deposit (and optional travel protection) paid upon registration Payments are not automatically withdrawn 30 days after registration, 2 nd payment of $500 is due 75% of your balance due 105 days prior to departure Remainder balance due 65 days prior to departure Can be a good option for fundraisers Pay in Full Entire balance paid upon registration Payments by check or credit card the experience is everything Payment Options

12 Obtain a Passport You must have a valid passport to leave and reenter the country; this includes trips to Canada and Mexico. You should begin your application process shortly after enrolling on tour to ensure that your passport arrives on time and to validate the information with Explorica. Visit the U.S. State Department Passport Information page for complete information on how to apply for a new passport.U.S. State Department Passport Information page Renew Your Passport Make sure you check your passport’s expiration date which can be found on the data page in your passport. Some countries will not allow travelers to enter their country if they have less than 6 months of validity left on their passport, visit the U.S. State Department International Travel Information page for country specific information.U.S. State Department International Travel Information page Obtain a Visa Some countries require that you obtain official authorization (called a visa) before entering their country. You are responsible for obtaining any necessary visas. You must have a valid passport before you can obtain a visa, so it is very important to apply for or renew your passport well in advance. the experience is everything Passport & Visa Reminder

13 Visit www.explorica.comwww.explorica.com Find the “Students: Sign Up” button and then click to go to the next page the experience is everything Enrolling Online is Easy

14 Moran-613 the experience is everything Enter the Tour Center ID

15 Easy Online Payments the experience is everything

16 Watch your travelers on tour day by day. Share your tour diary with friends & family! Online Tour Diary the experience is everything

17 Watch this video! What’s it Like Being on Tour? the experience is everything

18 Contact Explorica the experience is everything Email › info@explorica.com info@explorica.com Mail › Explorica, Inc. 145 Tremont St., Fl. 6 Boston, MA 02111 Fax › 1.888.310.7088 Phone › 1.888.310.7121

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